The Edwards RV3 vacuum pump is a rotary vane pump with a pumping speed of 2.7 cfm and a ultimate pressure of 1.5 x 10-3 Torr. BOC Edwards RV3 pumps are used for scientific primary pumping applications.
The RV3 vacuum pump is a oil sealed dual stage rotary vane mechanical vacuum pump with a ½ hp motor. It is reliable and operates at the ultra low noise level of 48 dB(A). It’s compact and vibration free and well suited for a wide range of bench top applications.
REMANUFACTURED OR REBUILT BOC EDWARDS RV3 VACUUM PUMPS:
All rebuild prices include disassembly, inspection & cleaning. Replacement of seals, gasket, springs, o-rings & valves. Other parts replaced as required upon approval for an extra charge. Pumps are then tested & painted.
Specifications
EDWARDS RV3 VACUUM PUMP SPECIFICATIONS:
| Vacuum Pump Model | | RV3 |
| Nominal Displacement | cfm | 2.7 |
| Nominal Displacement | l/m | 75 |
| Stage | | 2 |
| Phase (Typical) | | 1 |
| Motor HP | hp | 1/2 |
| Oil Capacity | ltr | .7 |
| Weight | kg | 55 |
| Noise Level | dBA | 48 |
| Purchase Price (Rebuilt) | $ | $1,400 |
| Rebuild Price | $ | $800 |
Features
EDWARDS RV3 ROTARY VANE PUMP FEATURES:
- A wide range of accessories to match your application needs
- Low 48 dB(A)
- Dual mode for high throughput and high vacuum applications.
- Easy to use gas ballast
- High pressure lubrication
- Reliability and long life
- High Pumping Speeds
Applications
EDWARDS RV3 PUMP APPLICATIONS:
- Laboratory Bench Top Vacuum
- Degassing/Curing
- Turbomolecular Backing Pumps
- Centrifuges, Ultra-High Speed
- Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying
- Research & Development
- Distillation & Filtration
- Glove Boxes
- Vacuum Ovens & Furnaces
- Leak Detection- Helium
- Analytical Instruments
- Electron Microscopy
- Evacuation of Refrigeration Systems
- Evacuation of Process Chambers
- Laboratory Experimentation
Dimensions
EDWARDS RV3 VACUUM PUMP DIMENSIONS:
Compare
COMPARE EDWARDS RV SERIES PUMPS:
| Vacuum Pump Model | RV3 | RV5 | RV8 | RV12 | |
| Nominal Displacement | cfm | 2.7 | 4.1 | 6.9 | 10 |
| Nominal Displacement | l/m | 75 | 117 | 195 | 283 |
| Stage | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Phase (Typical) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Motor HP | hp | ½ | ½ | ¾ | ¾ |
| Oil Capacity | ltr | .7 | .7 | .75 | 1 |
| Weight | lbs | 55 | 55 | 61.6 | 63.8 |
| Noise Level | dBA | 48 | 57 | 65 | 70 |
| Purchase Price (Rebuilt) | $ | $1,400 | $1,500 | $1,650 | $1,900 |
| Rebuild Price | $ | $800 | $825 | $850 | $900 |
Manual
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